Trolley for ultrasonic diagnostic device and ultrasonic diagnostic unit

Abstract

The invention provides a trolley for an ultrasonic diagnostic device and an ultrasonic diagnostic unit, wherein the trolley can open the side part of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device and is easy to move. An ultrasound diagnostic unit (10) is provided with: a portable ultrasound diagnostic device (100); a chassis (20) on which the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device (100) is mounted; the handle (32) is connected with the base; a pillar (22) supporting the base; a plurality of legs (24) that support the pillar (22); and casters (26) disposed on the legs. The handle (32) includes a front handle (32F) disposed in front of the base (20), side handles (32S) disposed on the left and right of the base (20), and a rear handle (32R) disposed on the rear of the base (20). The handle (32) is connected so as to surround the base (20). Each of the two side handles (32S) includes a front portion (32S1) connected to the front handle (32F) and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body portion (32S2) extending rearward from a rear end of the front portion (32S1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cart for an ultrasonic diagnostic device and an ultrasonic diagnostic unit, and in particular to a technology for a cart handle. Background Art

[0002] Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment is used for ultrasonic examinations of living bodies. Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment is a medical device that generates and displays ultrasonic images based on received signals obtained by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves. A typical example of an ultrasonic image is a tomographic image.

[0003] A portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is being used. Such portable ultrasonic diagnostic devices, for example, are portable laptop computers that can be handheld and carried by the user. Portable ultrasonic diagnostic devices are also often used on carts. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic device, which is a laptop computer, is mounted on the cart and moved close to the subject. While the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is mounted on the cart, the device is turned on and operated, and the probe is extended toward the subject to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves.

[0004] Patent Document 1 discloses a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device comprising a main body, a curved handle coupled to the main body, and a display coupled to the handle. Patent Document 2 discloses an ultrasonic diagnostic system with an intermediate stand provided on the support columns of a trolley, capable of housing a tablet computer as an auxiliary input device.

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-5400

[0006] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-421

[0007] An ultrasonic diagnostic unit consists of a cart and a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device mounted on the cart. Users carry the ultrasonic diagnostic unit, fine-tune its position, or rotate it. Therefore, a handle on the cart that facilitates easy movement of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit is desirable.

[0008] Furthermore, a connector portion (port) for connecting a connector of a probe and an exhaust portion for exhausting air from the cooling device are provided on the side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device. Summary of the Invention

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic unit that can be opened on its side and easily moved, or to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart that is a part of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0010] The ultrasonic diagnostic unit involved in the present invention is characterized in that it comprises: a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device; a base on which the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is mounted; a handle connected to the base; a pillar supporting the base; a plurality of legs supporting the pillars; and casters arranged on the legs, the handle including a front handle arranged in front of the base, side handles arranged on the left and right sides of the base, and a rear handle arranged behind the base, the handles being connected in a manner surrounding the base, and the two side handles respectively including a front portion connected to the front handle and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion.

[0011] The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises: a base capable of carrying a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus; a handle connected to the base; a pillar supporting the base; a plurality of legs supporting the pillars; and casters arranged on the legs, the handle comprising a front handle arranged in front of the base, side handles arranged on the left and right sides of the base, and a rear handle arranged behind the base, the handles being connected so as to surround the base, and the two side handles respectively comprising a front portion connected to the front handle and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present invention, the ultrasonic diagnostic unit or the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart can be easily moved, and the side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be opened. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the front and right side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the back and left side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a front view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the ultrasound diagnostic unit.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a left side view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a right side view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a top view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit.

[0021] Figure 8 It is a perspective view showing an example of a probe holder.

[0022] Figure 9 It is a perspective view of the front and left side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit, showing a state in which the display section of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is closed.

[0023] Figure 10 It is a perspective view of the front and right side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit, showing a state in which the display section of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is closed.

[0024] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the back and right side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit, showing a state in which the display section of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is closed.

[0025] Figure 12 It is a perspective view of the back and left side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit, showing a state in which the display section of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is closed.

[0026] Figure 13 This is a right side view of the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment cart.

[0027] Figure 14 This is a top view of a cart for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment.

[0028] Explanation of symbols

[0029] 10-Ultrasound diagnostic unit, 12-Trolley, 20-Base, 22-Pillar, 22a-Upper pillar, 22b-Lower pillar, 23-Support body, 24-Foot, 26-Castor, 30-Palm rest, 32-Handle, 32F-Front handle, 32R-Rear handle (rear handle component), 32S-Side handle, 32S1-Front, 32S2-Main body, 32S3-Rear, 32TF, 32TR-Transition part, 33, 34-Connection part, 50-Button (Lift with operating part), 90-constraint operating part, 90a-rotation axis, 100-portable ultrasonic diagnostic device, 102-operating part, 102a-touch panel, 102b-button part, 102ba-upper surface, 102bb-trackball, 106-display part, 106a-display main body, 108a, 108b-connector part, 110a, 110b-exhaust part, 200-probe bracket, 202-bracket element, 204-hook, 300-probe head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following describes the embodiments based on the accompanying drawings. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In all the drawings, the same symbols are marked on the same elements, and repeated descriptions are omitted. In this specification, unless otherwise specified, Figure 1 The directions indicated by the arrows X, Y, and Z are respectively designated as "front," "right," and "up," and the opposite directions are designated as "back," "left," and "down." The direction along the arrow Z coincides with the direction of gravity, i.e., the vertical direction.

[0031] (1) Overview of Implementation

[0032] The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to the embodiment comprises: a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device; a base on which the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is mounted; a handle connected to the base; a support column supporting the base; a plurality of legs supporting the support columns; and casters disposed on the legs. The handle comprises a front handle disposed in front of the base, side handles disposed on the left and right sides of the base, and a rear handle disposed at the rear of the base. The handles are connected so as to surround the base. The two side handles each comprise a front portion connected to the front handle and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body portion extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion.

[0033] According to the above structure, since the handles are arranged around the base, the user can access the handles and move the ultrasonic diagnostic unit regardless of the user's position relative to the ultrasonic diagnostic unit. For example, the user can hold the front or rear handle with one hand while holding the side handle with the other hand to fine-tune the position of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit or rotate it. Furthermore, since the two side handles are arranged at a relatively low position, the side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device can be opened. This makes it easy to access the connectors (ports) and other components on the side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device.

[0034] In an embodiment, the base includes a palm rest positioned in front of and in the center of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device's operating unit in the left-right direction. The palm rest is positioned between the front handle and the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device's operating unit. The front handle, palm rest, and operating unit of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device form a continuous upper surface. This structure allows a user (e.g., an operator) to operate the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device by resting their wrist on the front handle and palm rest.

[0035] In the embodiment, the rear handle is positioned higher than the front handle. This configuration allows for a user (e.g., an operator) to operate the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device while seated. When the front handle is positioned relatively low, the rear handle is positioned higher. This allows the user (e.g., a carrier) to easily carry the ultrasonic diagnostic unit by grasping the rear handle.

[0036] In this embodiment, the main bodies of the two side handles are tilted upward from the front toward the rear. This structure allows items such as a probe holder, a gel container holder, or a tray holder to be attached to the main body of the side handles. The items held on the holders face diagonally forward, making it easier for the user (e.g., operator) to access the items held on the holders.

[0037] In an embodiment, the cross-sectional profile of the handle has a flattened oval shape. The front and rear handles are configured with their flat surfaces facing vertically. The two side handles are configured with their flat surfaces facing horizontally. With this configuration, the user can move the ultrasonic diagnostic unit by gripping the handle while placing their hands firmly against the flat surfaces of the front or rear handles. Furthermore, since the flat surfaces of the two side handles face horizontally, any protrusion of the side handles in that direction can be suppressed.

[0038] In an embodiment, the central portion of the rear handle in the left-right direction is cut away and divided in the left-right direction. The rear handle is composed of a left rear handle element and a right rear handle element. The base has an operating portion (referred to as a restraining operating portion) for restraining the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device on the base on the back side opposite to at least one of the gap area between the two rear handle elements and the area below the area. According to this structure, since there is a gap area between the two rear handle elements, the user can easily access the restraining operating portion through the gap area.

[0039] In an embodiment, the support supports the base in a manner that allows it to be raised or lowered. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit includes a push button for operating the base. The button is located below the center of the front handle in the left-right direction. Pressing the button releases the base's lift lock. Furthermore, the lift lock refers to a locked state in which the base's lift is restricted and cannot be raised or lowered. "Releasing the lift lock" means that the base can be raised or lowered.

[0040] According to the above structure, the user (e.g., operator) can release the lift lock of the base by pressing the button with his thumb while placing his hand on the left or right part of the front handle. Alternatively, the user can release the lift lock of the base by pressing the button with his thumbs while placing his hands on the left and right parts of the front handle.

[0041] The ultrasonic diagnostic device cart according to the embodiment includes: a base capable of carrying a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device; a handle connected to the base; a support column supporting the base; a plurality of legs supporting the support column; and casters disposed on the legs. The handle includes a front handle disposed in front of the base, side handles disposed on the left and right sides of the base, and a rear handle disposed at the rear of the base. The handles are connected so as to surround the base. The two side handles each include a front portion connected to the front handle and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body portion extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion.

[0042] According to the above structure, since the handles are provided around the base, the user can access the handles and move the cart regardless of the user's position relative to the cart. Furthermore, since the two side handles are provided at relatively low positions, the sides of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device can be opened when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device is placed on the cart base. This allows for easy access to connectors (ports), etc., on the side of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device.

[0043] In the ultrasonic diagnostic device cart according to the embodiment, the rear handle is positioned higher than the front handle. This configuration allows for a user (e.g., an operator) to operate the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device while seated. While the front handle is positioned relatively low, the rear handle is positioned higher. This allows the user (e.g., a carrier) to easily carry the cart by gripping the rear handle.

[0044] (2) Details of implementation methods

[0045] exist Figure 1 2 shows an ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 according to the embodiment. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 is installed in a medical institution such as a hospital and is used for ultrasonic examination of a subject. Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the front and right side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 . Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the back and left side of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 . Figure 3 It is a front view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 . Figure 4 is a rear view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 . Figure 5 It is a left side view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 . Figure 6 It is a right side view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 . Figure 7 It is a top view of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 .

[0046] like Figure 1As shown, the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 includes an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart 12 and a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 (hereinafter referred to as the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100) mounted on a base 20 of the cart 12. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is detachably mounted on the base 20 of the cart 12. Figure 13 , a right side view of the cart 12 is shown with the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 removed. Figure 14 2 is a top view of the cart 12 with the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 removed.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is a notebook computer type. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 includes an operation unit 102 and a display unit 106. The operation unit 102 and the display unit 106 are connected to each other by a hinge. The display unit 106 can be closed toward the operation unit 102 with the hinge as an axis. Figures 1 to 6 The display unit 106 is shown in the open state. The display unit 106 includes a display body 106a, which has a display unit facing forward when it is opened. Figures 9-12 ] shows the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 in a state where the display unit 106 is closed.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the operation unit 102 includes a touch panel 102a and a button unit 102b. The button unit 102b includes an upper surface 102ba, a plurality of buttons, and a trackball 102bb. Figure 1 The trackball 102bb is located in the center in the left-right direction, so that the user can operate the trackball 102bb while resting his wrist on the palm rest 30. The right side of the operation unit 102 is provided with a connector 108a (port) for connecting a probe connector and an exhaust unit 110a for exhausting the air inside the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. Figure 2 As shown, a connector portion 108 b (port) for connecting connectors of various devices and another exhaust portion 110 b are provided on the left side of the operation portion 102 .

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the cart 12 includes a base 20 , a handle 32 , a support column 22 , a lifting operation unit 50 , a support body 23 , two legs 24 , and four casters 26 .

[0050] The handle 32 is connected to the base 20. Figure 14As shown, the handle 32 includes a front handle 32F disposed in front of the base 20, side handles 32S disposed on the left and right sides of the base 20, and a rear handle 32R disposed behind the base 20. The handle (32) is connected in a manner surrounding the base (20).

[0051] like Figure 14 As shown, the center portion of the rear handle 32R in the left-right direction is cut away and divided in the left-right direction. The rear handle 32R is composed of a left rear handle element 32R and a right rear handle element 32R. The left rear handle element 32R extends to the right from the end (transition portion 32TR) of the left side handle 32S. The right rear handle element 32R extends to the left from the end (transition portion 32TR) of the right side handle 32S.

[0052] like Figure 14 As shown, the handle 32 is connected to the base 20 through the palm rest 30 and two connecting parts 33 and 34.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, the support 22 supports the base 20 in a liftable manner. The support 22 includes an upper support 22a (refer to Figure 3 ), the lower support 22b disposed below the upper support 22a, and the gas spring (not shown) disposed inside them. The width and thickness in the front-to-back direction of the upper support 22a are smaller than those of the lower support 22b. The support 22 is a structure that is extended and retracted by inserting the upper support 22a into the interior of the lower support 22b. Figures 1 to 6 1 shows a state where the support 22 is shortened, i.e., the cart 12 with the base 20 at or near the lowest position. In addition, the support 22 is in its extended state, becoming an upper support 22a (see FIG. Figure 3 ) protrudes significantly from the lower support 22b.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the support body 23 is disposed below the lower support column 22b. Two legs 24 are spaced apart in the left-right direction and connected to the support body 23. The two legs 24 extend in the front-to-back direction and support the support column 22 via the support body 23. Casters 26 are disposed on the bottom surfaces of each of the two legs 24 at both ends in the front-to-back direction.

[0055] As mentioned above, a gas spring is positioned within the support column 22. One end of the gas spring is fixed to the base 20, and the other end is fixed to the lower support column 22b or the support body 23 located below it. The gas spring is equipped with a lock release pin. When the lock release pin is not in operation, the gas spring secures the base 20 to the lower support column 22b. When the lock release pin is in operation, the gas spring releases the fixation of the lower support column 22b to the base 20, biasing the base 20 upward relative to the lower support column 22b.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the cart 12 includes a lift control unit 50 located below the center of the front handle 32F in the left-right direction. The lift control unit 50 is a button. When the button 50 is pressed, the gas spring's lock release pin switches from an inactive state to an active state. Specifically, while the button 50 is pressed, the lock release pin remains in the active state, releasing the telescopic lock on the support column 22 (fixing the lower support column 22b of the base 20), allowing the base 20 to be raised or lowered.

[0057] The user can lower the base 20 by pressing the button 50 while simultaneously pushing the base 20 downward against the upward force of the gas spring. Alternatively, the user can raise the base 20 simply by pressing the button 50 or by gently lifting the base 20. According to this embodiment, the operator can adjust the height of the base 20 by pressing the button 50 with their thumb, for example, while placing their hand on the left or right side of the front handle 32F.

[0058] like Figure 14 As shown, the base 20 has a palm rest 30 connected to the front handle 32F. Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the palm rest 30 is arranged in front of the operation unit 102 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 and in the center in the left-right direction. The palm rest 30 is located between the front handle 32F and the operation unit 102 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. Figure 5 As shown, the front handle 32F, the palm rest 30 and the upper surface 102ba of the operation portion of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus form a continuous upper surface.

[0059] like Figure 2 (or Figure 11 、 Figure 12), the base 20 includes a restraint operating portion 90 for restraining the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 to the base 20 on its back surface, which is located below the gap between the two rear handle elements 32R. The restraint operating portion 90 is a rectangular parallelepiped member having a rotation axis 90a at its lower portion. The restraint operating portion 90 rotates about the rotation axis 90a and assumes an unrestrained state, in which its upper portion is away from the back surface of the base 20, and a restrained state, in which its upper portion is close to the back surface of the base 20.

[0060] When mounting the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 on the base 20, the restraint operating unit 90 should first be placed in an unrestrained state. Then, the front of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is tilted downward, and with its front aligned with a predetermined position on the front of the base 20, the rear of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is placed on the base 20. The restraint operating unit 90 is then brought into a restrained state. Thus, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is restrained by the base 20. The front of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is restrained by the base 20 by a structure (e.g., a hook or groove) in which a portion of the front of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 engages with the base 20. When the restraint operating unit 90 is brought from the unrestrained state to the restrained state, the rear of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is restrained by the base 20 by a pin protruding from the base 20 and inserted into a hole on the back of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100.

[0061] In this embodiment, since there is a gap area between the two rear handle elements 32R, the user can access the restraint operation portion 90 through the gap area, thereby facilitating attachment and detachment of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 .

[0062] like Figure 1 As shown, the front handle 32F extends in the left-right direction. The two ends of the front handle 32F are bent in the oblique direction of the rear and the bottom and connected to the side handle 32S. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the left and right side handles 32S respectively include a front portion 32S1 connected to the front handle 32F and inclined rearward and downward, a main body portion 32S2 extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion 32S1, and a rear portion 32S3 extending rearward from the rear end of the main body portion 32S2. The main body portion 32S2 of the side handle 32S rises and slopes from the front toward the rear. The rear portion 32S3 of the side handle 32S rises and slopes sharply compared to its main body portion 32S2. Figure 7 As shown, the end portion of the rear portion 32S3 of the side handle 32S is bent toward the inner side in the left-right direction of the cart 12 and connected to the rear handle element 32R. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the rear handle element 32R is disposed at a higher position than the front handle 32F.

[0063] Regarding the handle 32, as Figure 7(or Figure 14 ), when viewed from above, the transition portion 32TF between the front handle 32F and the side handle 32S has a rounded shape. Similarly, the transition portion 32TR between the side handle 32S and the rear handle element 32R has a rounded shape.

[0064] The handle 32 has a flat oval cross-sectional shape throughout its entire circumference. Figure 7 , which is a cross section of the front handle 32F, a cross section of the side handle 32S, and a cross section of the rear handle 32R. The front handle 32F and the rear handle 32R are arranged with their flat surfaces facing the vertical direction. The two side handles 32S are arranged with their flat surfaces facing the left and right direction.

[0065] On one or both of the two side handles 32S, for example, a probe holder, a gel container holder, a tray holder, etc. are mounted. Figure 1 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 In FIG, an example of the installation position of the probe bracket 200 is shown by a dotted line. Figure 8 shows an example of a probe bracket 200. The probe bracket 200 includes one or more bracket elements 202 and a hook 204. The probe head 300 is inserted into and supported by the bracket element 202. The probe bracket 200 is attached to the side handle 32S by engaging the hook 204 of the probe bracket 200 with the side handle 32S.

[0066] According to the embodiment described above, since the handles 32 are provided around the base 20, the user can access the handles 32 regardless of the user's position relative to the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 and move the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10. For example, the user can hold the front handle 32F or the rear handle 32R with one hand while holding the side handle 32S with the other hand to finely adjust the position of the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 or to rotate the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10. For example, the user can hold the rear handle 32R to carry the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10.

[0067] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, since the handles 32 are connected and the corners of the handles 32 (transition portions 32TF, 32TR) have rounded shapes, it is possible to prevent white clothes and the like from getting caught in the handles 32 .

[0068] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, Figure 5 、 Figure 6As shown in the figure, the main bodies 32S2 of the two side handles 32S are located at a relatively low position, allowing the side of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 to be opened. Furthermore, "being located at a relatively low position" means that the main bodies 32S2 of the two side handles 32S are located at a position lower than the upper surface of the operating unit 102 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. Specifically, the main bodies 32S2 of the two side handles 32S extend parallel or substantially parallel to the upper surface of the operating unit 102 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. Furthermore, in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the main bodies 32S2 of the two side handles 32S extend (substantially in the vertical direction), the main bodies 32S2 of the two side handles 32S are located at a position lower than the upper surface of the operating unit 102 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100. Therefore, the side of the operating unit 102 of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 can be opened. The connectors 108 a and 108 b of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 are easily accessible, thereby preventing the exhaust portions 110 a and 110 b from being clogged.

[0069] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the rear handle 32R is positioned higher than the front handle 32F. Therefore, considering the situation where the operator operates the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 while sitting, when the front handle 32F is positioned relatively low, the rear handle 32R is positioned higher. This makes it easier for the user to carry the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 100, for example, by holding the rear handle 32R.

[0070] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, the main bodies 32S2 of the two side handles 32S rise and tilt from the front toward the rear. Therefore, when a bracket such as the probe bracket 200 is attached to the main body 32S2 of the side handle 32S, the items held on the bracket (such as the probe head 300) face diagonally forward. This allows the operator to easily access the items held on the bracket.

[0071] Furthermore, according to the embodiment described above, the handle 32 has a flat, elliptical cross-sectional profile throughout its entire circumference. This improves the rigidity of the handle 32. Furthermore, since the front handle 32F and the rear handle 32R are arranged with their flat surfaces facing vertically, the user can move the ultrasonic diagnostic unit 10 by gripping the handles while placing their hands firmly against the flat surfaces of the front handle 32F or rear handle 32R. Furthermore, since the two side handles 32S are arranged with their flat surfaces facing horizontally, their horizontal protrusion is reduced compared to a case where they are arranged facing vertically.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic diagnostic unit, characterized in that have: portable ultrasonic diagnostic devices; a base, carrying the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device; a handle connected to the base; a support column, supporting the base; a plurality of feet supporting the pillars; and casters, disposed on the foot, The handle includes a front handle arranged in front of the base, side handles arranged on the left and right sides of the base, and a rear handle arranged at the rear of the base. The handle is connected in a manner surrounding the base. The two side handles respectively include a front portion connected to the front handle and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body portion extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion.

2. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to claim 1, wherein: The base includes a palm rest disposed in front of the operating unit of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device and in the center in the left-right direction. The palm rest is located between the front handle and the operating part of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device. The front handle, the palm rest, and the operating portion of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device form a continuous upper surface.

3. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The rear handle is arranged at a higher position than the front handle.

4. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to claim 3, wherein: The main bodies of the two side handles are inclined upward from the front toward the rear.

5. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the handle is a flat oval. The front handle and the rear handle are arranged with their flat surfaces facing in the up-down direction. The two side handles are arranged with their flat surfaces facing left and right.

6. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The center portion of the rear handle in the left-right direction is cut off and divided in the left-right direction. The rear handle is composed of a left rear handle element and a right rear handle element. The base includes an operating portion for restraining the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on the base on a back surface facing at least one of a gap region between the two rear handle elements and a region below the gap region.

7. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The support column supports the base in a liftable manner. The ultrasonic diagnostic unit includes a button for operating the raising and lowering of the base. The button is arranged below the center of the front handle in the left-right direction. The lifting lock of the base is released by pressing the button.

8. A cart for ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, characterized in that: have: a base that can carry a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device; a handle connected to the base; a support column, supporting the base; a plurality of feet supporting the pillars; and casters, disposed on the foot, The handle includes a front handle arranged in front of the base, side handles arranged on the left and right sides of the base, and a rear handle arranged at the rear of the base. The handle is connected in a manner surrounding the base. The two side handles respectively include a front portion connected to the front handle and inclined rearward and downward, and a main body portion extending rearward from the rear end of the front portion.

9. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus cart according to claim 8, wherein: The rear handle is arranged at a higher position than the front handle.

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